Puerto Princesa to El Nido Travel Guide 2023 - PHBus Tickets Ferry Online Booking

Palawan is a marvelous destination endowed with breathtaking beaches and islands Among the most frequently visited are Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron. Tourists taking a flight from Manila usually book a flight to Puerto Princesa and from there take a land trip going to El Nido.

Table of Contents

1 How to Get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?
2 Traveling to El Nido by Bus
- 2.1 Cherry Bus Schedule, Fare, and Online Booking
3 Traveling to El Nido by Van
4 Other Private/Rental Vehicles
5 Related Destinations

How to Get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?

There are different means of transportation from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.

Mode of Transportation	Fare Price Range	Estimated Travel Time	Ideal For
Bus	₱300 – ₱700 (for the economy and regular buses)	5-9 hrs	People traveling alone on a budget and with less baggage
Passenger Van	₱600 – ₱700	5-6 hrs	Small groups or family
Private Van	₱6,000 – ₱7,000	5-6 hrs	Big groups who can occupy one van and prefer to travel in private
Rental Car	₱2,000 – ₱4,000 per day	5 hrs	Families or groups who prefer to have a private trip and explore Palawan on their own; also ideal for people who want to get there quicker

Traveling to El Nido by Bus

Probably the cheapest option on the list, a bus trip is one of the popular ways to reach El Nido. From the airport, you can take a 10 to 20-minute tricycle ride to the San Jose Bus Terminal where you’ll be greeted by two bus operators to choose from:

RoRo
Cherry Bus

Cherry Bus Schedule, Fare, and Online Booking

Route	Departure
Puerto Princesa – El Nido, Palawan	6:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:20 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM
El Nido, Palawan – Puerto Princesa	7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:20 AM, 1:00PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM

The ticket price will depend on the type of bus you book:

Economy

Features:

Multiple stops en route
Open-air
2×2 seater

Price: ₱400 – ₱500

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Regular

Features:

Designated stops
Air-conditioned
2×2 seater
LCD TV

Price: ₱500 – ₱600

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Elite

Features:

Non-stop
Air-conditioned
2×1 seater
Lazy seats
LCD TV
On board restroom

Price: ₱800 – ₱900

Book online here.

Traveling to El Nido by Van

Another way is to ride a van. There are several shuttles or vans in the airport – some are waiting on the spot and others you can book in advance. Here are some of the companies offering transport services:

Fortwally Travel and Tours
Lexxus Shuttle
Eulen Joy Express

Schedules may vary depending on the operator but typically vans are available from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As previously mentioned, prices range from ₱600 – ₱700.

You may book here.

Other Private/Rental Vehicles

Other options are clearly more convenient, however, are also more costly. The advantage is you can travel on your own terms and in private. This is especially beneficial for families or groups of friends and co-workers.

Find private van rentals here.

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